The Feathery Blended Malt vs Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

The Feathery Blended MaltStrathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)
DistillerySpencerfield Spirit CoStrathclyde
RegionOther ScotchLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV40%64.4%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£38£39.95
Rating5.00/5

The Feathery Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Feathery Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Feathery Blended Malt is better value at £38 vs £40.

For beginners: The Feathery Blended Malt is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

The Feathery Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£38 vs £39.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (64.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £38)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy The?

The Feathery Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Who should buy Strathclyde?

Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoneyNutty

Only Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Malt ExtractCooked MashHuskyToastedOily

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